Where are the Budawangs?

Where are the Budawangs?

The Budawangs is the colloquial name given to the area comprising Budawang National Park and the southern extent of Morton National Park, south-east of the Braidwood–Nowra road in southern New South Wales (Australia).

Is Budawang National Park open?

The free NSW National Parks app lets you download maps and explore parks, things to do and places to stay—all without mobile reception. Budawang National Park is always open but may have to close at times due to poor weather or fire danger. Contact hours: Monday to Friday, 9am to 4pm.

What’s it like to visit Mount Budawang?

Rugged and isolated, it’s full of steep mountainsides and tall moist forests. There are glossy black-cockatoos in tall eucalypt forests, shallow rivers, and wallabies in patches of grassland. The park derives its name from one of its dominant features, Mount Budawang – whose name is a variation of the Aboriginal word ‘Buddawong’.

What animals live in Mount Budawang National Park?

There are glossy black-cockatoos in tall eucalypt forests, shallow rivers, and wallabies in patches of grassland. The park derives its name from one of its dominant features, Mount Budawang – whose name is a variation of the Aboriginal word ‘Buddawong’.

New South Wales, Australia
The Budawang Range, commonly called The Budawangs, a rugged mountain range within the Budawang National Park and the Morton National Park, are part of a spur off the Great Dividing Range and are located in the South Coast region of New South Wales, Australia.

What does Budawang mean?

The park derives its name from one of its dominant features, Mount Budawang – whose name is a variation of the Aboriginal word ‘Buddawong’. The prominence of its peak meant it was used to light signal fires and to observe the movement of people between the highlands and the coast.

How long is the Castle Walk?

7.80 mile
Experience this 7.80 mile, out and back trail near Yadboro, New South Wales. Generally considered a challenging route, it takes an average of 5 h 28 min to complete. This trail is great for backpacking, camping, and hiking, and it’s unlikely you’ll encounter many other people while exploring.

How big is Budawang National Park?

237 km2
Budawang National Park

Budawang National Park New South Wales
Area 237 km2 (91.5 sq mi)
Managing authorities New South Wales National Parks and Wildlife Service
Website Budawang National Park
See also Protected areas of New South Wales

Where does the Great Dividing Range start and end?

The range is 3,500 kilometres (2,175 mi) in length and runs along the whole east coast of Australia. In the north it starts from Dauan Island off the northeastern tip of Queensland. In Victoria the range turns west and ends at the Grampians in western Victoria.

What aboriginal tribe is from Ulladulla?

Miryyal: Budawang Aboriginal | Ulladulla.Info.

What Aboriginal land is Milton on?

The Town of Milton resides on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and traditional territory of the Huron-Wendat and Haudenosaunee people.

How tall is Pigeon House Mountain?

2,362′Pigeon House Mountain / Elevation

Why is the Great Dividing Range significant?

The Great Dividing Range region is now important for agriculture (grazing, mixed farming, fruit growing), lumbering, and mining. The rivers supply large irrigation and hydroelectric projects. The many national parks and ski areas in the region attract tourists; especially popular is the Blue Mountains National Park.

What is the climate of the Great Dividing Range?

Weather of Great Dividing Range, NSW Summer in Great Dividing Range is between December and February and maximum daily temperatues average between 27.6 and 29°C with overnight minimums averaging between 11.4 and 12.9°C. Summer days are balmy, averaging around 29 °C in the hottest months.

Which parts of Namadgi are open?

Namadgi National Park, including the Visitor Centre, is open and welcoming visitors. Yankee Hat Rock art site remains closed while we work with the Ngunnawal people to finalise upgrade plans and designs for the site. Orroral Road is closed due to flood damage, however, the Orroral Valley is open for hiking.

The area known as the ‘Budawangs’ is located in the southern part of Morton National Park, west of the town of Ulladulla and south of the Braidwood Road (see Location Map on page 2). Most of the area lies within the declared Budawang Wilderness, which extends into the adjacent Budawang National Park.

What to do in the Budawang National Park?

The rare Budawang wallaby grass, for example, is only found on the summits of Mount Budawang and Currockbilly Mountain. Bring binoculars for birdwatching, too – crescent honeyeaters and olive whistlers are known to frequent higher areas of the park.

What are the needs of the Budawangs?

CAMPING AREA MANAGEMENT The primary need in the Budawangs is for reduction of impacts in popular camping areas and the halting of their expansion. Closure of sensitive areas such as Monolith Valley and Hidden Valley to camping has proved effective and led to significant recovery.

How good is the Budawang track notes guide?

The book starts with a relatively brief introduction, including information on gear and techniques. Normally I would regard even this brief amount as unnecessary in a track notes guide, but a lot of the information is specific to the Budawangs, and potentially useful.